Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24

Spoiled Children Are Like Spoiled Food – They Leave A Bad Taste In Your Mouth Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. Worldly Wisdom Everyone seems to have a word of wisdom.  Time-honored advice that has worked for them, and others who passed it onContinue reading “Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24”

God Reveals Himself – Psalm 18:25-27

God Reveals Himself Experientially 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. Opportune Observation Everywhere in the Bible, weContinue reading “God Reveals Himself – Psalm 18:25-27”

Restoration by God – Psalm 126

It Is God Who Restores Us After He Disciplines Us 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 TheContinue reading “Restoration by God – Psalm 126”

Combat Training with God – Matthew 18:15-17

 Discipline Is a Corporate Issue – Not Just a Personal One 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matterContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Matthew 18:15-17”

Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” When we are first saved, we are like Lazarus coming out of the tomb – we still have our grave-clothes on.  OurContinue reading “Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2”